Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ceratopogonidae larva ?

Posted by Renko on 02-11-2014 10:41
#1
Hello,

A Larva found in a garden, in a bowl full of water, the 19 june 2014, in France, Oxelaere
Maybe a Ceratopogonidae larva ?

Greetings,
Thomas

Posted by Renko on 02-11-2014 10:42
#2
2nd picture

Posted by John Carr on 02-11-2014 13:31
#3
Some Dasyhelea breed in containers, similar to pest mosquitoes.

Dasyhelea larvae have a posterior proleg, none anterior, but it tends to be retracted and visible only as terminal hooks. The larvae are not free swimming.

Ceratopogoninae larvae have no prolegs and may be free swimming. Chironomidae larvae have an anterior (thoracic) proleg and varied habits.

Posted by atylotus on 02-11-2014 21:46
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I think John means to say, and I agree, that this is a Chironomidae larvae. I think it is either Chironomini or Orthocladiinae. If you like you can send the material to me for an ID. It is difficult from a photo.

Posted by Renko on 04-11-2014 15:17
#5
Thanks you very much, John and Atylotus ! Smile

I didn't catch the specimen